The Addams Family Returns With All Star Cast

The Addams Family is coming back to the big screen, curtesy of MGM, only this time as an animated movie. It was announced recently that the film has acquired one hell of a cast which includes Charlize Theron as Morticia, Allison Janney as Margaux Needler, Bette Midler as Grandmama, Chloe Grace Moretz as Wednesday, Finn Wolfhard as Pugsley, Nick Kroll as Uncle Fester and Oscar Isaac who will voice Gomez Addams. Helming the movie as co-directors are Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan with Vernon having previously worked on the controversial Sausage Party.

Jonathan Glickman, President of MGM said:

“Conrad and Greg are masters of animation with the keen ability to create something both kids and their parents will enjoy for different reasons. Adding to that a world class calibre of talent with Oscar, Charlize, Chloe, Finn, Nick, Bette and Allison, we can’t wait to bring their fresh and modern take on The Addams Family to the worldwide audience.”

The Addams Family have already had many reinventions over the years from their black and white TV series to Paramount’s The Addams Family and Addams Family Values. This version, however, seems to be sticking closer to the New Yorker comic strip that the series has been based on.

Conrad Vernon was asked about their take on the family and he said:

“Greg and I have always been a fan of the Addams Family in past versions, so when we set out to make this movie, we were excited to do something new. With that in mind, I drew from the brilliantly original Charles Addams New Yorker cartoons for the look of the film and decided to tell the story of how Gomez and Morticia meet, find their house and start their family. This unique approach is what drew me in to direct the film. The reimagining also extends to the stellar cast we’ve put together who will each bring their own spin to our film that will appeal to long-time fans of the Addams and introduce them to a new generation.”

The screenplay for The Addams Family is written by Matt Lieberman and sees the family take on a reality-TV host (Allison Janney) while also getting everything ready for their extended family to arrive for a major celebration.

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